December 5, 2024
In a recent blog, I delved into The Art of Deceiving an Audit Committee. I highlighted that management doesn’t necessarily need to lie to mislead an […]
February 19, 2024
I try to stay attuned to the expectations of audit committee members when it comes to their internal audit functions. Dating back to my days at […]
March 2, 2023
Relationships between audit committees and chief audit executives (CAEs) have become increasingly more complex as the risks facing organizations have become more diverse and dynamic. Indeed, […]
January 16, 2023
Over the years, I have spoken to countless board members about their roles and expectations for internal auditors. Most are complimentary of the internal auditors in […]
January 2, 2023
In a recent blog, I observed that in many companies management and boards do not welcome – or even permit critical scrutiny by internal auditors. Fortunately, […]
August 31, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic extends further into the second half of the year, many of us have fallen into a grudging acceptance that disruptions to our […]
July 6, 2020
There’s an old expression — “when everyone shouts, no one listens” — that certainly rings true today. From politics to social media and even in grocery […]
September 19, 2019
In my previous blog post, I explored half of The IIA’s Core Principles in relation to the recent release of a new Practice Guide, “Demonstrating the […]
December 26, 2018
“We are here to help you!” This phrase is often uttered at the opening meeting of a new internal audit engagement. The words seem so innocent, but […]